Sony Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 ZA lens vs Samyang 500mm f/6.3 Mirror
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sony Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 ZA lens is faster by 3.6 stops (f/1.8 vs f/6.3), letting in more light.
- Sony Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 ZA lens goes wider (135mm vs 500mm).
- Samyang 500mm f/6.3 Mirror reaches further (500mm vs 135mm).
| Spec | Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 ZA lens | 500mm f/6.3 Mirror |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Samyang |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Prime | Mirror |
| Focal length | 135mm (wider) | 500mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 (faster) | f/6.3 |
| Released | 2006 | n/a |
| Blades | 9 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 9 | n/a |
| Af motor | screw-drive | n/a |
| Elements | 11 | n/a |
| Weight g | 1050 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 77 | n/a |
| Length mm | 115.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.72 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.25 | n/a |
Sony Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 ZA lens
Sony Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 ZA lens: a fast short-telephoto prime lens with a 135mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.8, made for Sony A mount cameras. A Zeiss-designed lens for Sony cameras with T* coating.
Samyang 500mm f/6.3 Mirror
A 500mm f/6.3 mirror telephoto lens, the Samyang 500mm f/6.3 Mirror is designed for Sony A mount bodies. Its catadioptric design keeps a long focal length compact and light.